Megasys Operations Supervisor - Night Shift

The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany•Santa Clara, CA

8d•$86,000 - $129,000•Onsite

About The Position

The MEGASYS® Operations Supervisor oversees technicians’ daily activities to ensure the supply of chemicals and gases needed for semiconductor manufacturing. The role coordinates and supports total gas and chemical management projects, including operations scheduling, execution, and completion, and serves as a key customer interface for operations. The supervisor drives safety, quality, continuous improvement, and flawless execution while supporting a dynamic and expanding business. The position requires openness to travel and mobility; nationwide opportunities and potential relocation options may be available for suitable candidates. This role does not offer work authorization sponsorship, and external applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The posting describes the role as a day-shift position, Monday through Friday, with flexibility to cover off-shifts as needed. The title identifies it as a night-shift role, but the schedule specified in the job description is day shift.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline and at least 2 years of experience in a semiconductor, chemical, or other manufacturing setting; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED and at least 8 years of experience in such a setting.
At least 1 year of demonstrated leadership, mentorship, coaching, team-building, or supervisory experience in an electronics or chemical manufacturing setting.
External applicants must be eligible to work in the United States; work authorization sponsorship is not offered.
Willingness to travel and be mobile is sought.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or chemical science discipline.
At least 3 years of demonstrated leadership, mentorship, coaching, team-building, or supervisory experience in an electronics or chemical manufacturing setting.
Experience with MAXIMO or other maintenance database systems.
Demonstrated coaching, mentoring, and team-building skills.
Knowledge of gas and chemical systems and SEMI construction standards.
Proficiency with Microsoft applications such as SharePoint, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
Hands-on mechanical skills; military veterans from any branch or MOS are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Promote a safety-first culture through safety communications and team interaction, and supervise safety processes and requirements for shifts and assigned employees, including spot checks.
Drive continuous improvement based on site needs and critical metrics; implement changes across shifts and ensure change notifications and compliance.
Reinforce shift-change responsibilities and ensure accurate, complete handoffs about customer expectations and project deadlines.
Serve as the main customer contact for operations and project activities.
Ensure sustaining activities are completed accurately to prevent gas or chemical interruptions.
Communicate customer activity, including delayed service requests, equipment reset status, and action-item completion.
Train and certify technicians to meet proficiency requirements for service skill areas within the scope of work.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance and maintain ownership of the non-conforming events database (MAXIMO).
Maintain online systems to address operational concerns promptly and reduce downtime.
Conduct 8D investigations, perform root-cause investigations, and develop and close action items.
Monitor and report equipment or service excursions and escalate them appropriately to the customer.
Maintain the online shift schedule, supervise attendance and performance-related issues, and provide employee feedback as recommended or required.
Coordinate and support gas and chemical management projects, including scheduling, execution, and completion.